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Definition of cornbread

cornbread

/ˈkɔːrnˌbrɛd/
corn · bread
Plural:cornbreads
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cornbread Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

American A dense, baked bread made primarily from cornmeal, traditionally associated with Native American and Southern United States cuisines.

Example

"She served the spicy chili with a warm slice of jalapeño cornbread on the side."

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• Nearby Words

corn
corn salad
corn snake
cornbread
corncrake
corndog
corned beef

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Native American culinary traditions, where ground corn (maize) was a staple long before European colonization. The compound term 'cornbread' became common in the United States by the late 18th century as recipes were adapted by settlers and enslaved African Americans.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cornbread. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cornbread
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